ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
UPDATED EXAM 2 CERTIFICATION
ASSESSMENT 2026 VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ National accreditation standards.
Answer: Some states are undertaking rule changes to require
nursing programs to have national accreditation to achieve state
approval
◉ Sanction.
Answer: The state board of nursing has the power to sanction a
nurse for performing professional functions that are dangerous to
the patient or general public
◉ Common reason for disciplining nurses.
Answer: Practicing while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
◉ NCLEX-RN.
Answer: The licensure exam is updated regularly and tests critical
thinking and nursing competence in all phases of the nursing
process
, ◉ Computerized adaptive testing (CAT).
Answer: Minimum Questions: 75; Maximum: 265; Maximum
Duration: 6 Hours
◉ Licensure By Endorsement.
Answer: RNs are able to practice in other states without taking
another exam
◉ Nurse Licensure Compact.
Answer: Improve mobility of nurse while protecting the public
health, safety and welfare
◉ Torts.
Answer: Civil wrongs against a person may be intentional or
unintentional
◉ Negligence.
Answer: Failure to act as a reasonably prudent person would have
acted in circumstances
◉ Malpractice.
Answer: Negligence is the central issue involving duty of care,
breach of duty, proximate cause, and proven injury
UPDATED EXAM 2 CERTIFICATION
ASSESSMENT 2026 VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ National accreditation standards.
Answer: Some states are undertaking rule changes to require
nursing programs to have national accreditation to achieve state
approval
◉ Sanction.
Answer: The state board of nursing has the power to sanction a
nurse for performing professional functions that are dangerous to
the patient or general public
◉ Common reason for disciplining nurses.
Answer: Practicing while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
◉ NCLEX-RN.
Answer: The licensure exam is updated regularly and tests critical
thinking and nursing competence in all phases of the nursing
process
, ◉ Computerized adaptive testing (CAT).
Answer: Minimum Questions: 75; Maximum: 265; Maximum
Duration: 6 Hours
◉ Licensure By Endorsement.
Answer: RNs are able to practice in other states without taking
another exam
◉ Nurse Licensure Compact.
Answer: Improve mobility of nurse while protecting the public
health, safety and welfare
◉ Torts.
Answer: Civil wrongs against a person may be intentional or
unintentional
◉ Negligence.
Answer: Failure to act as a reasonably prudent person would have
acted in circumstances
◉ Malpractice.
Answer: Negligence is the central issue involving duty of care,
breach of duty, proximate cause, and proven injury
